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Is it possible to have a low mcv with pa?

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low MCV is associated with an iron deficiency. It is possible to have both iron deficiency and B12 deficiency caused by PA so, yes, possible to have low MCV

25% of people who are B12 deficient don't present with macrocytosis.

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